David Johnson (sport shooter)

David Alan Johnson (born May 29, 1964) is an American rifle shooter who won a gold medal in the 10 m air rifle at the 1991 Pan American Games. Next year he competed at the same event at the 1992 Olympics and finished in 11th place.^[1]

FullnameDavid Alan Johnson

NationalityAmerican

Born (1964-05-29) May 29, 1964 (age 61)

Mount Holly, New Jersey, U.S.^[1]

Height5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm)

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David Johnson

Johnson at the 2012 Olympics
Personal information
Full name	David Alan Johnson
Nationality	American
Born	(1964-05-29) May 29, 1964 (age 61) Mount Holly, New Jersey, U.S.[1]
Height	5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm)
Weight	150 lb (68 kg)
Sport
Sport	Sports shooting
Medal record Men's shooting Representing  United States Pan American Games 1991 Havana 10 m air rifle 1983 Caracas 10 m air rifle 1995 Mar del Plata 50 m rifle 3 positions

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Johnson started training in shooting in 1972 at the Langley Junior rifle club in Virginia, and continued through his graduation from Hampton High School in 1982.^[2] In 1986, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from West Virginia University.^[2] After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and became a member of the marksmanship unit. Since early 2000s he trained the National Rifle Team, preparing it for the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics.^[3][2]